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Delayed Mills County accident report

News

June 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

In a delayed report, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office says a Glenwood man was transported to Mercy Hospital by Glenwood Rescue, May 27th, following a collision at the intersection of Highway 34 and Kidd Road. Authorites say Barry Blasi, of Glenwood, was traveling west on Highway 34 in the right hand lane in a 2008 Ford. A 2001 VW driven by Aric Will, of Glenwood, was traveling north on Kidd Road.

Will pulled away from the stop sign and Highway 34 crossover to make a left turn onto Highway 34. He told authorities he didn’t see Blasi’s approaching Ford. The VW proceeded to turn left onto Highway 34 and hit the Ford in the right lane of westbound traffic. Following the collision, the Ford came to rest on its top.

Mills County Sheriff’s report: 3 drug arrests & numerous other arrests

News

June 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three people have been arrested on drug charges. On Sunday, 40-year old Jessica Lynn Brooks, of Logan, was arrested for Possession with the intent to deliver over 5 grams of a controlled substance, Unlawful Possession of prescription drugs and violation of the drug tax stamp.

On June 2nd, 30-year Randal Neal Yochum was arrested for Possession of a controlled Substance. And, on June 1st, 19-year old Collin Earl Robert McDowell, of Malvern, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous other arrests took place over the past week. On Tuesday, 18-year old David Patrick Robertson, of Boys Town, NE, was arrested for Assault on a Peace Officer.Robertson was also charged by Glenwood Police, with felony Criminal Mischief, Domestic Abuse Assault, Aggravated Assault, Interference with Official Acts, and Trespassing. His bond was set at $10,000.

; Monday, Mills County Deputies arrested 64-year old Robert Allen Sanders, of Glenwood, for OWI/1st offense and striking an unattended vehicle. Sunday night, 39-year old Timothy Jerald Gustin, of Glenwood, was arrested for Harassment.  Saturday morning, 33-year old Melissa Ann Haley, of Malvern, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. That same day, 45-year old John Martin Roberson, of Henderson, was arrested for Public Intoxication.

On June 3rd, 28-year old April Jean Lightly, of Clarinda, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension. May 31st, 26-year old Marshall Orin Arms, of Hastings, was arrested on a warrant for OWI/1st offense, and Leaving the Scene of an accident. May 30th, Mills County deputies arrested 31-year old Justin Brian Williams, of Tabor, for OWI/2nd offense. On May 28th, 43-year old Salvador Aguilar-Martinez, of Omaha, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. That same day, 49-year old Carl David Galvin, of Glenwood, was arrested for Violation of an Order/contempt of court. 40-year old Dawn Aleene Anderson, of Hastings, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension, and Failure to Maintain or use seat belts. And, 18-year old Matthew Laine Walliser, of Council Bluffs, was arrested May 28th for Driving Under Suspension, Failure to File SR-22,m and Minor in Possession.

Atlantic Duos Come in 2nd and 4th at State Co-Ed Golf

Sports

June 8th, 2016 by admin

The Class 1A State Co-Ed Golf Meet was played on Tuesday at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown (Par 71) and a pair of Atlantic duos came away with strong finishes.  The team of Jake Olsen and Erin Olsen shot a round of 74 to finish as State Runners-Up just behind Jaden and Logan Schweinefus of South Winnishiek who won with a 70.  Treynor’s Aly Anderson and Jayden Anderson shot a 75 for 3rd place.  Brooke Newell and Ben Renaud were 4th with a 76.  Courtney Snyder and Mitchel Ludwig from Kuemper Catholic took 7th place with a round of 77.

Other Scores:

Reagan Whitehill/James Reynolds, Griswold 89
Mateya Peters/Jacob Reynolds, Griswold 93
Makenna Ludwig/Ryan Feauto, Kuemper Catholic 83
Anna Carlson/Steven Martin, Shenandoah 80
Olivia Denton/Avery Baldwin, Shenandoah 89

Erin & Jake

Erin and Jake Olsen

Brooke & Ben

Ben Renaud and Brooke Newell

The Class 2A Meet was played at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames and two Creston duos competed.  Madison Hance and Michael Stults shot an 86.  Camryn and Kyle Somers shot a 90.  Paige Seiser and Tom McLaughlin of Waukee were the 2A Champions with a 69.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 6/8/2016

News, Podcasts

June 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Heartbeat Today

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 8th, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field recaps last night’s local primary election results.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 6/8/2016

Podcasts, Sports

June 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 6/8/2016

News, Podcasts

June 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic, 6/8/16

Weather

June 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly Cloudy. High 83. SE @ 5-10.

Tonight: P/Cldy w/isolated showers possible. Low 65. SE @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy. High near 90. S @ 5-10.

Friday & Saturday: P/Cldy, warm & humid. High’s both days around 94.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 79. Our 24-hour Low thru 7-a.m. today was 53. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 87 and the low was 56. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 102in 1985. The Record Low was 38 in 1930.

Vandalism/theft incidents reported in Creston

News

June 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department received two reports of vandalism, recently. On Tuesday, a resident in the 600 block of N. Elm Street reported her shed was vandalized sometime between 8:45- and 10-p.m., Tuesday, and air was let out of her vehicles’ tires. The damage was estimated at $100. And, a resident of Prescott reported a padlock was cut-off of a shed in the 500 block of S. Vine Street in Creston. The incident happened sometime between 3-p.m. Sunday and 3-p.m. Tuesday. A Stihl 18-inch chainsaw and Stihl weed eater were stolen. The loss was estimated at $260.

Creston Police said also, 44-year old Shane Jeromie Hoyle, of Creston, was arrested Tuesday night for Public Intoxication, second-offense. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $1,000 cash bond.

Cass County Extension Report 6-8-2016

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

June 8th, 2016 by Jim Field

w/Kate Olson.

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